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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.50, 3,339.75 and 765.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.50, 3,339.75 and 765.65 is: 1,148.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.50 : 3,339.75 = 765.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.50/3,339.75 = 765.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.50x = 3,339.75 × 765.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.50x = 2,557,079.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,557,079.59/2,226.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.48

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